Middle Eastern cuisine on the upper east side of Manhattan (NYC) is highlighted in The Villager Magazine.

In their announcement of the opening of Lashevet Restaurant, they pointed out that …

Boris Lidukhover, the restaurateur of the highly acclaimed Sushi Dojo in the East Village, joined Larisa (Lola) Sheihet, Ph.D. chemist in food science, to create a space to introduce New York City to the beauty of Middle Eastern cuisine. 

– The Villager

In addition to discussing the decor, and the meaning of the restaurant’s name, they also focused in on the cuisine style and credentials of the Lashevet Restaurant chef …

Guests should expect a fusion of different Moroccan, Israeli and Lebanese flavors created by Chef Majid (Jay) Moulay Alami. Chef Jay brings over 30 years of experience to the kitchen having cooked in Europe and NYC top-notch restaurants including Escape, the W and Wallsé. Chef Jay’s experience and talent combined with Lola’s expertise and Israeli background created Lashevet’s thoughtful and unique menu. 

If you’d like to review the full announcement for the Lashevet Restaurant opening and the reporter’s take on it, you can click to read it in The Villager HERE

EXCELLENT Based on 95 reviews
NYCBuddha
NYCBuddha
2022-08-17
This is really cute spot in the upper East side with such a welcoming energy. The staff and chef and owners were very friendly and take pride and have passion in their cusine and restaurant. It was really good to see that.Their menu highlights tastes of Israeli, Moroccan, Lebanese cuisine infused with flavors from Provence, France.This was our line up;Lashevet Salad salatine summer greens with kale, bulgur, and crispy onions. Really good salad. Generous portionBissara Soup with dried fava beans, cumin, smoked paprika, and olive oil. Tasted good. Personaly world have preferred some layering in the soup. Maybe some lentils or pieces of meat or bread.Lamb Meatballs Skillet with cherry tomato sauce, saffron, and green peas. M. The folks next to me finished the dish. Dish looked great. I would have preferred less tomatoes.Presentation was great.Mehayam goat cheese-crusted bakkafrost salmon with pepper coulis,beet hummusand tahini cauliflower. This dish was outstanding! my favorite . The layering of flavors. Im not a slamon fan but this was really good. The cauliflower was wow. The beet hummus and pepper coulis gave it great layering!Basbousa Cake was the owners wedding cake coconut yogurt semolina cake with soft cheese. Its a NY cheese cake and and Israeli cheescake fusion..i loved it as it wasnt too sweet. I also like semolina.I will definitely go.back again.The below was shared by the restaurant while at dinner.When translated from Hebrew, the word "Lashevet has two meanings: "Lashevet" is "To Sit / To Settle" - The Lashevet Team is proud To Settle their restaurant in the Upper East Side and invites their Patrons To Sit and enjoy family-style hospitality and share Lashevet's take on the authentic Middle Eastern cuisine"La" means "To" and "Shevet" means "Tribe" - The Lashevet Team dedicates this restaurant to The Tribe of Neighbors, Friends, and Guests from All Over
Avital Shapira
Avital Shapira
2022-08-12
Loved it!! Everything we ordered was delicious and fresh and reminded me of Israel! Definitely making this a regular place!
Roi Gonen
Roi Gonen
2022-08-12
great food! every dish is a success! the Humus is not exactly what you expect (different) but good as well. i am definitely coming back
Meghan Henry
Meghan Henry
2022-07-30
The food was amazing. So good, hidden gem!
Maddie Kutler
Maddie Kutler
2022-07-28
Our server was one of the best I’ve ever had, she was so kind and attentive. The food was great (particularly the pita), and service was fast. I went with my friend who lives in the area, and she’s been for brunch which she said was also excellent.